Not a trained historian but after 50 years of involvement in Nottingham in politics and trade unionism now able to dig into our radical past. Usually leading guided walks rather than writing, on the Pentrich Revolution, Luddites or Chartists in the town.

Northern Herald Books will be present at the meeting with a bookstall of related literature.

Tea and coffee will be available.

Admission is free but donations will be welcome.

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Saturday 10 November 2018:

Frame-breaking and Luddism in Nottinghamshire

Speakers: Julian Atkinson and Roger Tanner

Julian Atkinson served as Regional Secretary of his union, now known as the University and College Union (UCU). He trained as a scientist but developed an enduring fascination for the history of the labour movement.

Roger Tanner is not a trained historian but after 50 years of involvement in Nottingham in politics and trade unionism now able to dig into our radical past. Usually leading guided walks rather than writing, on the Pentrich Revolution, Luddites or Chartists in the town.

About Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Labour History Society

The Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Labour History Society is an organisation of members who have an interest in working class history, and the history of the labour movement in these two counties.
Meetings are held at least four times a year. Recent meetings have taken place in Nottingham, Chesterfield and Selston with speakers on a variety of subjects. See our Past Events pages for more information.
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